Residents of Montreal were greeted by a wintry scene and a sharp drop in temperature as December began, offering a clear preview of the season to come.
A Frosty Morning Commute
On the morning of Monday, December 2, 2025, dawn broke over the city with falling snow and a noticeable chill in the air. The conditions were captured in a photograph of cyclist Keven-Derick Auclair Savard commuting through the fog over Mount Royal, a stark image of the early winter arrival.
The day's weather was decidedly colder than what is typically expected for early December. The normal high for December 2nd is 0 degrees Celsius, with a low of minus-8 C. However, Montreal experienced a high of only minus-6 C, which felt more like minus-12 with the wind chill factored in.
Snowfall Totals and Overnight Forecast
The light snow was expected to taper off by late afternoon, leaving a modest accumulation of two to four centimetres across the city. The cold was set to persist into the night, with a forecast low of minus-10 C and a wind chill making it feel closer to minus-14 C. Environment Canada indicated the possibility of additional flurries overnight.
Just the Beginning of a Cold Snap
Meteorologists suggest this early December chill is merely an introduction. According to forecasts from The Weather Network, much colder temperatures could be headed into Quebec as the month progresses.
This shift serves as a reminder for Montrealers to prepare for sustained winter conditions, ensuring vehicles are ready for the cold and homes are properly winterized. The early snowfall and below-seasonal temperatures signal that a more pronounced Quebec winter pattern is establishing itself across the region.
